Data Architect (£40,808 - £57,400)

apartmentGovernment Recruitment Service placeNewcastle upon Tyne calendar_month 

The DVSA are in the midst of an incredibly exciting digital transformation. This role will form a part of a new growing team helping change the direction for the agency and contributing to our 2030 vision.

Our Data Strategy has just been refreshed and sets the direction for making the Agency an evidence based and data driven organisation. Our roadmap sets out an ambitious and exciting programme of works covering the next five years. You will work on a wide range of activities from setting the foundations by establishing and delivering our data catalogue and data models through to setting up the Agency to unleash the potential of AI.

There’s never been a better time to join the DVSA.

Our Digital-first vision is supported by a clear strategy which allows our staff to develop and grow.

Click to find out more the award-winning services we work on and what’s on offer for you, helping drive your career forward.

If you want to find out more about this role, get tips on the application or ask the hiring manager (Chris Barnes - Head of Data Management) any questions, join us for a virtual information session on 15th October at 17:30. Click here to register.

Check out Chris Barnes (Head of Data Management) latest blog here.

You will
  • Help to define the principles, policies, processes and specifications for data architecture.
  • Assisting in the production of artefacts for data governance and assurance of data within the Agency.
  • Contribute to the creation and maintenance of data governance operating model.
  • Deliver specialist advice and best practice to all stakeholders.
  • Assist in delivering the DVSA’s data strategy and roadmap.

For further information please see the attached Role Profile.

Additional Information

This role can be based in Bristol, Swansea, Nottingham, Newcastle, Oldham or Birmingham or Leeds your presence at one of these locations will form part of the working arrangements agreed with you. We operate a hybrid working model giving you greater flexibility about where and when you work.

Our expectation is that you will spend a minimum 60% of your time at your base location. Visits to other DVSA sites or work locations count towards this.

Government Digital and Data Profession Pay Framework

This role is part of the Government Digital and Data profession and utilises an enhanced Capability–Based Pay Framework which provides access to a Digital and Data allowance.

The base pay is £40,808. In addition to this, the role includes a Digital and Data allowance of up to £16,592.

The value of allowance awarded will be based on an assessment of your skills and experience as demonstrated through the selection process.

Please note, the new Capability–Based Pay Framework came into effect on 1st August 2024.

Here are more details on the pay framework.

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